Lower Limb Degloving Trauma Reconstruction: A Case Report.

Degloving injuries are caused by trauma with shear mechanisms, usually secondary to being run over in traffic accidents. It is characterized by the avulsion of skin and subcutaneous tissue, generating coverage deficit, and in severe cases, loss of the affected limb. Herein, we discuss a case of a six-year-old male run over by a truck, receiving a direct impact on the left lower extremity with a rubber tire.